EASY – STRENGTHEN/WEAKEN

A university degree is unnecessary to get a good job. Universities are outdated and irrelevant.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

A university degree is unnecessary to get a good job. Universities are outdated and irrelevant.

Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens the above argument?

A. Certain courses may have a much lesser quantity of engagement time than others.

B. Universities offer many networking possibilities available to students.

C. Numerous colleges provide diplomas rather than degrees, and the cost of a certificate may be less.

D. Most emerging markets require skills of commitment, resilience and the ability to learn which are all further developed at university.

Artificial intelligence is a massive threat to the future because we will never have any privacy.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

A. Artificial intelligence is having a profound effect on the future of practically every sector and individual.

B. AI may produce personal data without the individual’s consent.

C. Artificial intelligence has driven developing technologies like big data, robots, and IoT, and it will continue to do so in the future.

D. The movie The Terminator evidences the dangers of AI.

Artificial intelligence is a massive threat to the future because we will never have any privacy.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

A. Artificial Intelligence is a relatively new field of study that aims to imitate human thinking in AI systems.

B. AI may produce personal data without the individual’s consent.

C. Artificial intelligence has driven developing technologies like big data, robots, and IoT, and it will continue to do so in the future.

D. AI safeguards data by using behavioural modelling to spot malware and implementing automated countermeasures to these threats.

Instagram influencers are a valid source of news material. Many of them are really smart.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

A. With today’s connected online culture many influencers and online personalities have access to more up to date information than available to traditional media forms.

B. In social media, influencers are individuals who have developed a reputation for their knowledge and experience on a certain subject.

C. Instagram influencers seek to cultivate loyal followers who trust their content. They will say anything to become popular.

D. In the recent decade, social media has grown in prominence. More than 3.4 billion individuals utilise social media, or 44% of the global population.

Instagram influencers are a valid source of news material. Many of them are really smart.

Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens the above argument?

A. With today’s connected online culture many influencers and online personalities have access to more up to date information than available to traditional media forms.

B, In social media, influencers are individuals who have developed a reputation for their knowledge and experience on a certain subject.

C. Instagram influencers seek to cultivate loyal followers who trust their content. They will say anything to become popular.

D. In the recent decade, social media has grown in prominence. More than 3.4 billion individuals utilise social media, or 44% of the global population.

Technological advancements will make humans smarter by giving them access to a large quantity of information.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

A. Social media and mobile gadgets may cause psychological and physical problems such as eyestrain and difficulties concentrating on critical activities.

B. One of the primary purposes of technology is to make things more inexpensive and accessible to people.

C. Since the inception of the internet, intelligence levels and the complex problems humans have been able to solve have increased dramatically.

D. Technological advancements are becoming too drastic in recent years.

Tourism has a negative impact on the environment. Tourism often puts pressure on natural resources through over-consumption.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

A. Tourism accounts for more than 5% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, with 90% of this coming from transportation.

B. Tourism has significant negative environmental consequences. The depletion of local natural resources, as well as pollution and waste issues, are among them.

C. The behaviour of tourists, as well as their usage of facilities, has the potential to pollute the environment due to the growing number of people.

D. Residents are becoming increasingly irritated as tourism grows.

Young people in my country today have a better life than their parents did when they were young.

Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens the above argument?

A. When a generation can afford larger homes and more luxurious vacations, it is thought to be doing better than the previous one.

B. In comparison to earlier generations, Millennials are postponing or avoiding marriage and are taking longer to start their own families.

C. Despite the consumer revolution in personal technology and higher salaries, today’s youth say they confront a greater number of risks to their pleasure and contentment.

D. The main distinction between the older and younger generations is technology. Because the elderly generation lacks access to modern technology. They don’t use social media in any way.

It is preferable to conduct research using printed materials such as books and papers rather than the internet.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

A. Conducting research using printed materials is better as it’s lightweight, inexpensive, readily available, and convenient to use. Anyone doesn’t need any particular equipment to utilise it, and print materials can be used anywhere at any time with proper lighting.

B. There are no audio or visual elements. Print materials are static, making them unsuitable for teaching languages or visual concepts.

C. The research would be beneficial if there was no limited supply of printed materials.

D. It is economical. Print materials may be easily manufactured and duplicated at a low cost.

Cell phones should be prohibited in schools because they distract pupils, facilitate cheating, and are potentially deadly.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

A. When students text in class, it attracts other students’ attention, making it difficult for them to learn.

B. Bullying was limited to face-to-face physical and verbal harassment before mobile phones and internet connectivity.

C. Educate students about the negative impacts of multitasking: Educating students about the negative effects of multitasking can help them avoid using their phones.

D. One of the most significant advantages of technology is the ability to look up information in a matter of seconds.